Review of The Stanford Prison Experiment (2015) by Boon X — 14 Aug 2017

A psychotic thriller with such a twist it leaves the audience chilled.

This review of The Stanford Prison Experiment (2015) was written by Boon X on 14 Aug 2017.

The Stanford Prison Experiment has generally received positive reviews.

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